Y'ALL.

I've been thinking about starting a newsletter since 2017. That's TWO YEARS of agonizing & going back and forth & ultimately putting it on the back burner. 

Why would I need a newsletter? Would people even read it? 

How I'm Incorporating New Accessories Into My Routine

I haven't been able to wear earrings in two months (if you missed my many IG stories on it- long story short my earlobe ripped from an old injury & I'm still in the market for a surgeon-- this is a cry for help) and it's caused a sort of identity crisis- I didn't realize just how much I relied on an earring to accessorize. 

Style Psychology | How Style Can Be An Introvert's Secret Weapon

A few months back I read a quote from Jenny Han on making Lara Jean's style come to life for the To All The Boys film, & something she said really stuck out to me: 

The Products I Use For Closet Organization

How To Wear Graphic Tees As An Adult

Graphic tees are one of those pieces from your adolescence that can be brought into adulthood if done the right way. 

For clarification, I’m not talking about the tees you find in the juniors department with the puns, albeit funny, those need to stay gone. We’re talking band/concert tees and the occasional ~cutesy~ tee. (Like this dog mom one I have) 

The Spring Shoe Edit

While I love a good boot, the spring shoes are WHERE IT'S AT. Each year I get more excited than the last about the fact that strappy sandals & open toe heels are back in action. 

That being said, today's edit is on my favorite shoes that you need to add to your wardrobe:

Style Psychology | Using Fashion To Get What You Want

I had originally planned a video to go along with this, but if you follow me on stories you know I've been sick, & I wanted to go ahead and get this post out because it's SUPER IMPORTANT. I've been doing a lot of research lately on the psychology of style & fashion and I want to start covering some of the topics. 

The Easiest Way To Store Your Belts

Something a little different for today- a little tip on how to store your belts. (along with a VIDEO? who is she) 

The $18 Dress You'll Be Wearing All Spring

We know that neon is going to be ~the thing~ come spring, but something should still be said for the more pastel color palette.

A February Mood Board + Letter From The Editor

{all photos via pinterest}

LET’S TALK VALENTINE’S DAY: 

How do you feel about it? 

Though I’ve never been a huge fan of the holiday (why do we have one day to focus on our S/O? Shouldn’t it be every day?) I do love the concept of galentine’s day & celebrating friendship. Thank you, Leslie Knope! 

How To Look Expensive (When You've Really Just Looked At Your Online Cart & Cried)

One question often asked is how to put expensive looking outfits together while on a less than expensive budget. As much as I would love to be able to score high end pieces at their original value & not even worry, it's just not realistic at this point in my life, & my stats show it's not for y'all either.

How To Wear Denim On Denim Without Looking Like Britney & Justin

Before we go any further, we should just give a quick moment of silence for Brit & JT. Ah, the golden era. 

Okay, so, it was the golden era in every way except the famous (or maybe infamous) denim on denim AMAs look. Complete with the cowboy hat to really set the mood, that moment was when the double denim look went DOA. For years since, it's been considered a faux pas, only whispered about in loathing. 

Your Ultimate Basics Checklist

Basics are the KEY to building a wardrobe. I’m sure this isn’t the first time you’ve heard this, but there are so many things that could be considered ~basics~ and it can be hard to break it down for your wardrobe needs. 

So, I’ve created a FREE cheatsheet just for you, full of the essentials & basics that I believe every woman should have in her closet to build on. Print this out, hang it in your closet, whatever you need! 

On Faith & Mental Illness

The first time I went to a Christian based therapist, I was freshly home on a university ~sabbatical~ trying to understand why my brain was working the way it was, (read: it wasn't) & I was willing to try anything I could get my hands on, & I'm a Christian so obviously a therapist with the same values will be of great help to me, right? 

As I sat on the stuffy couch, trying to explain things as well as my jumbled mind could, I realized I was sorely mistaken. 

Five Spring Trends You Need To Know About

I know we've just packed away our Christmas decorations & rang in the new year, but it's time to start thinking SPRING. Fashion is always a step ahead, no? 

While I don't think your wardrobe should be strictly trend-based, I do think it's smart to have a good mix of classics & trends. 

Here's just a few that we'll be seeing come S/S:

See Kae Style

Oh hey, yes, hi. Do things look the slightest bit different? THAT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE.

How The Apple Watch Made Me Work Out

First, I should probably start out this post by saying it's #notspon (although if you're reading this, Apple...) 

After many weeks of researching, I finally broke down & got an Apple Watch towards the end of the year. (I think it was November, but time has no meaning to me anymore) 

Everything You Need To Know About Shopping Amazon Prime Fashion

When it comes to online shopping, I pretty much stick to the stores I'm comfortable with sizing wise, (mainly forever 21 & asos) but you just can't escape amazon fashion. They've been really stepping up their game, with new brands & new ways for you to try clothes. 

Even though I was hesitant about it for awhile, I finally decided to see what the hype was, slowly but surely, starting out with this dress I bought for Christmas.

WHAT KAE WORE | INSTAGRAM LATELY

IT’S FRIDAY! Lots more ~helpful~ content comin at you next week but today I wanted to share a few recent Instagram snaps I’m excited about. 

I’m also v excited to finally be using lightroom presets on my photos! I really wanted to take things to the next level this year & get more creative, & that starts with aesthetic. 

Onto the ~lewks~:

DOES IT BRING YOU JOY? MARIA KONDO'S WARDROBE RULE WE ALL NEED TO LIVE BY

When Emily Gilmore hopped on the Marie Kondo method, I realized maybe she was onto something. While getting rid of the dining room chairs because 'they don't bring me joy' (imagine this said in the Emily deadpan) may have been a bit extreme, Kondo's method has been gaining more & more merit over the years.

My Hair Color Journey

I started experimenting with hair color back in high school, although then it was just a a few highlights here & there. (& there was that one time I did a pink streak a la Aria Montgomery) Things really kicked off once I got to college (if ever a time for experimenting) when I decided to go for a dark situation.

BULLET JOURNAL UPDATE | STREAMLINING 2019

I started bullet journaling in the middle of 2017, & I haven't gone back since. Whenever anyone asks about planner recommendations or getting organized, I immediately say the bullet journal. You can be as intricate or minimalistic as you want, & it's by far the most personalized system I've found. 

My Style Plans For The Year

Well well well, 2019 is here & our timelines are filled with goals & resolutions & plans. It really is helpful to write down things you want to change or do better, & when it comes to style having a plan of action is the way to go. If you, like me, are at the point in your life where you've pretty much settled into your own personal style, there won't be much to change, just some tweaks to what's already there.